Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal sparked a debate at Startup Mahakumbh 2025 by criticizing Indian startups for focusing on food delivery apps and luxury consumer brands instead of deep-tech innovation like AI, semiconductors, and robotics, which dominate China’s startup ecosystem. Goyal urged Indian entrepreneurs to shift their focus toward creating long-term technological solutions that prepare the nation for the future, rather than settling for low-wage gig jobs. His remarks drew sharp criticism from industry leaders, who defended the contributions of consumer startups to employment and economic growth. Watch the video for details.

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